Driver Injured In Hwy 6 Collision

Source: Area OPPDate: Fri Feb 2 05:01:10 MST 2018

(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) - On January 31, 2018 at approximately 1:19 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) together with Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 6 between Minto Drive and Concession 5 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

The lone driver was operating a van northbound on Highway 6 when she lost control of the vehicle which then struck a brick pillar at the entrance to a private laneway as well as a natural gas meter.

The Inter-Township Fire Department and Union Gas assisted at the scene. The vehicle battery was disconnected and the gas line was shut down as a precaution.

The driver of the vehicle, a 56-year old Hepworth woman, was transported to hospital via ambulance with serious, non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information which may assist police is asked to contact Grey County or Bruce Peninsula OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.